FORT WORTH, Texas – A 37-year-old man was shot in the leg by a Fort Worth PD officer after fleeing from police following a robbery at a vape shop. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when police responded to a robbery at a 24-hour vape shop on McCart Avenue. The suspect, who was reported to have a face mask and a crowbar, fled after officers arrived and was later found hiding in a backyard on Fargo Court.
After locating the suspect, a police officer confronted him and fired, striking the suspect in the leg. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken to a hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported. The officer involved has been placed on leave as per standard protocol, and the Fort Worth Police Department Major Case Unit, Internal Affairs, and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office are all conducting investigations into the incident.
The details leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed, and the circumstances surrounding the encounter with the suspect are still under investigation. The incident has raised questions about police response to incidents involving armed suspects and the use of lethal force. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
In conclusion, a 37-year-old man was shot in the leg by a Fort Worth PD officer after allegedly robbing a vape shop and then fleeing from police. The officer has been placed on leave, and multiple investigative agencies are looking into the incident. The suspect is in stable condition at a local hospital, and no other injuries were reported.